Building Gallery

LCC-LFB Herne Hill fire station, Brockwell Park SE27

Built by the London County Council, Herne Hill fire station was located at Milkwood Road, Herne Hill. The widespread adoption of motorised fire engines by the LFB led to a reduction in the number of fire stations required. A report produced in 1920 recommended the closure of 15, and this station was one of them. However the building still stands and remains a fine example of the LCC's building programme

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

Aftermath of fire, London Hop Exchange

Aftermath of a fire at the London Hop Exchange in Southwark Street on 20 October 1920. A board leaning up on the right lists the temporary addresses of the tenants. After the fire the top two storeys were removed, and the building was converted into offices

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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Fire in Kennington Park Road, SE London

Fire at a derelict house in Kennington Park Road, SE London, 30 April 1955. Two boys were trapped on the top floor, and escaped by dropping from the two top floor windows. One of the boys fractured a leg in the fall. The roof of the house was completely destroyed

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